as in case
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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as in stoic
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
you were very patient about having to wait for me for so long
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as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a patient effort to finish college despite the mounting debts
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Recent Examples of patient
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Previous research has demonstrated that the simple act of walking can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading patient advocacy group, noted on its website how bowel movements can change due to diet, infections, medications and other medical issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
But doctors said the technology does not replace radiologists and doctors who interpret the scans and provide the best care plan for patients.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Previous research has demonstrated that the simple act of walking can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Studies have also shown that PACE can reduce hospital stays and improve patient satisfaction.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading patient advocacy group, noted on its website how bowel movements can change due to diet, infections, medications and other medical issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patient
Noun
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The different spin-offs and names are mostly irrelevant, since these games are all considered as part of the same continuity and even feature the same ships, enemies, and power-ups in many cases.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges across the three cases.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The typically stoic Powell looked at Trump and began shaking his head.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But a fair number of Perseids are typically fast, bright and occasionally leave persistent trains.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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One woman's recent attempt to catch a break from a relentless game of fetch with her canine has become a viral TikTok moment, capturing the sweet and persistent nature of a Labrador retriever.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The shooting victims are in stable condition, and Radford is in custody.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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While the Dead celebrates its 60th anniversary, Grahame is insistent that the music will live on for generations.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Less insistent on being the loudest voice in the room.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Between the noise of passive tracking gadgets and transactional telehealth services, a trillion-dollar white space exists for always-on platforms that translate fragmented data into meaningful day‑to‑day decisions for the consumer.—
Praneeta Pujari,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Such a structure allowed for incisive passing moves through the centre of Madrid’s passive 4-4-2 block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The San Diego readiness center is a subordinate command of the NIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rella explained to the Post that there could be a claim if a person in a subordinate position thought they were being unfairly targeted.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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“Patient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patient. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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